Landlord kept your deposit? Entered without notice? Threatening eviction? Describe what happened in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send letters — specific to Maine law.
Get My Maine Action Plan — Free to StartUnder 14 M.R.S. §6033, a written lease controls the deposit deadline but it cannot exceed 30 days; a tenancy-at-will gets 21 days. Maine law treats 24 hours as the measure of reasonable entry notice (§6025). No late fee may be charged until rent is 15 days overdue, the fee is capped at 4%, and it must be disclosed in writing before the tenancy begins (§6028). Evictions require notice, a hearing, and a court order — no lockouts, belongings removal, or heat/utility shutoffs.
30 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
Landlords must generally give 24-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance at (207) 942-8322. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.